Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Lenox Tan |
| SKU | HC-44 |
| Hex | #C7AE89 |
| RGB | 199, 174, 137 |
| HSL | 36°, 36%, 66% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Lenox Tan
Lenox Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Lenox Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Lenox Tan within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C7AE89 in HSL space. Pair Lenox Tan with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Lenox Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lenox Tan from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore HC-44 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lenox Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dromedary Camel (SW 7694), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lenox Tan without repainting risk. See the full Dromedary Camel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lenox Tan
Behr's nearest match is Raffia Ribbon (PPU7-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lenox Tan without repainting risk. See the full Raffia Ribbon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lenox Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Lenox Tan is Fiddlesticks (8004-17D) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 43 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fiddlesticks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lenox Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Dark Eggshell (FLLW726), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lenox Tan without repainting risk. See the full Wright Dark Eggshell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lenox Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Rabbit (PPG15-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lenox Tan without repainting risk. See the full Rabbit swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lenox Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is New Potato (216-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lenox Tan without repainting risk. See the full New Potato swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lenox Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dromedary Camel (HGSW 3164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lenox Tan without repainting risk. See the full Dromedary Camel swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lenox Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lenox Tan is DaVanzo Beige (DET664) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 43 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lenox Tan
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Cat's Paw (NO. 240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lenox Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lenox Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lenox Tan is Beach Coast Buff (H122) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lenox Tan
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Lenox Tan is Only Yesterday (0296). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Only Yesterday and you'll get the same color. See the full Only Yesterday swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lenox Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Berber (CA118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lenox Tan without repainting risk. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lenox Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Challah (C2-859), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lenox Tan without repainting risk. See the full Challah swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lenox Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Lenox Tan. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lenox Tan
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Lenox Tan is Only Yesterday (0296). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Only Yesterday and you'll get the same color. See the full Only Yesterday swatch →